Pronunciation Difficulties for Costa Rican EFL Learners

Authors

  • Ginneth Pizarro Chacón Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
  • Damaris Cordero Badilla Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15359/rl.2-58.7

Keywords:

Spanish phonology, English phonology, learning estrategias, Costa Rican Spanish

Abstract

A study was conducted on various aspects which currently affect Costa Rican Spanish speakers when they are learning and practicing the pronunciation of standard English. Based on a review of information and its observation by means of surveys, significant elements are addressed to face the most frequent difficulties when improving pronunciation. Emphasis is given to the fact that since the study focuses on the variant of Costa Rican Spanish, the recommendations given refer to that sociolinguistic situation. 

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Published

2015-08-28

How to Cite

Pronunciation Difficulties for Costa Rican EFL Learners. (2015). LETRAS, 58, 141-171. https://doi.org/10.15359/rl.2-58.7

Issue

Section

Otros estudios lingüístico-cuturales (Other Studies in Linguistics and Culture)

How to Cite

Pronunciation Difficulties for Costa Rican EFL Learners. (2015). LETRAS, 58, 141-171. https://doi.org/10.15359/rl.2-58.7